Every occupant of a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit shall give the owner thereof, or his or her agent or employee, access to any part of the dwelling or dwelling unit and its premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of making repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter or with any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.
(1988 Code, § 4-24)